ªª The sound breaks up or there is noise.

The load on the computer causes sound to break up and noise to occur.

Methods to reduce the load on the computer are introduced below.

1)If a wireless LAN, antivirus software and other software that run in the background are operating, they regularly put burdens on the computer, which can cause sound to break up and noise.

Stop wireless LAN transmission, antivirus software and other software running in the background when using this unit.

2)Try increasing the buffer size (latency) setting in this unit's control panel or in the audio application that you are using.

NOTE

Please check with the maker of the audio application that you are using for methods to reduce the application’s burden on your computer

3)Change the settings of your computer so that they are optimal for audio processing.

Windows XP

1Right-click My Computer and select Properties.

2Click the Advanced tab.

3Click Settings in the Performance section.

4On the Performance Option screen, select the Adjust for Best Performance option.

Windows Vista a) Turn Aero off.

1Right-click the desktop and select Personalize to open the Personalize appearance and sounds screen.

2Choose Window Color and Appearance and then click Open classic appearance properties for more options.

3Select Windows Vista Basic or any option other than Windows Aero.

b) Performance settings

1Right-click Computer, select Properties, and then click Advanced system settings.

2Click the Advanced tab.

3Click Settings in the Performance section.

4On the Performance Option screen, select the Adjust for Best Performance option.

Windows 7

a) Turn Aero off.

1Right-click the desktop and select Personalize.

2Select any theme from among Basic and High Contrast Themes.

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b) Performance settings

1Right-click Computer and select Properties.

2Click Advanced system settings.

3Click the Advanced tab.

4Click Settings in the Performance section.

5On the Visual Effects tab of the Performance Options screen, select the Adjust for best performance option.

Mac OS X

1Open System Preferences. . .” from the Apple menu and select Energy Saver.

2Click the Sleep tab.

3Set Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive for: to Never.

4Set Put the display(s) to sleep when the computer is inactive for: to Never.

5Click the Options tab.

If a Processor performance setting is available, set it to Highest.

NOTE

Depending on the Mac OS version and model this setting might not be available.

ªª Questions related to Cubase LE 5

Since Cubase LE 5 is a product provided by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, it is not supported by

TASCAM.

Please use the Cubase LE 5 Help menu (and access the PDF manuals) for information about how to use this software.

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